Candlewood Lake Dam

Ohio — Morrow County — WHETSTONE CREEK

Location

StateOhio
CountyMorrow
RiverWHETSTONE CREEK
Coordinates40.61556, -82.78361

Physical Characteristics

NID Height58 ft
Dam Height58 ft
Dam Length1,170 ft
NID Storage7,125 acre-ft
Max Storage7,125 acre-ft
Surface Area200 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionOctober 30, 2020
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1974
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerCandlewood Lake Association Inc

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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